Matt Riddle
Earlier today news surfaced that middleweight Matt ‘Deep Waters’ Riddle (7-3, 2NC) had been released by the Ultimate Fighting Championship promotion after a second failed drug test.
Riddle tested positive for Marijuana following a win against Che Mills two Saturday’s ago in London as part of UFC on FUEL TV 7.
The promotion released an official statement on Riddle’s dismissal, noting that the decision win by ‘Deep Waters’ had been changed to a “No Contest.”
Matthew Riddle tested positive for marijuana metabolites following his bout at UFC on FUEL TV 7 in London, England on February 16, 2013. This is Riddle’s second failed drug test for marijuana within the past seven months. Riddle previously failed a post-fight drug test due to marijuana following his UFC 149 victory over Chris Clements.
As such, the UFC organization is exercising its right to terminate Riddle for breach of his obligations under his Promotional Agreement as well as the UFC Fighter Conduct Policy. The UFC organization has a strict, consistent policy against the use of any illegal and/or performance-enhancing drugs, stimulants or masking agents. The outcome of the bout against Che Mills was changed to a no contest and the results of the positive test will be reported to the official Association of Boxing Commissions MMA record-keeper.
Riddle departs the UFC with a record of seven wins, three losses and two “No Contests.” His last official victory took place in November at UFC 154 with a decision against John Maguire.